To Francis Galton 9 August [1872]
Summary
Alteration in the arrangements for the carrier to collect the rabbit from FG and bring it to Down.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 9 Aug [1872] |
| Classmark: | Union College, Schaffer Library, Special Collections and Archives (Mullen Collection, SCA-1181) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8461 |
To Francis Galton 12 August [1872]
Summary
The carrier will call at University College on Thursday 15 August.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 12 Aug [1872] |
| Classmark: | The Whiting family (private collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8464F |
From Francis Galton 11 August 1872
Summary
The buck is well; Dr Carter has returned, and things will go better.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Aug 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A71 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8465 |
From Francis Galton 7 November 1872
Summary
Sends thanks for Expression; offers some additions, and will send printed queries abroad if CD wishes.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Nov 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A67–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8607 |
To Francis Galton 8 November [1872]
Summary
Rabbits’ coats true in character. If the next ones are true, it is superfluous to keep trying.
Does not know why crying children rub eyes with knuckles.
Mentions FG’s article on prayer ["Statistical inquiries into the efficacy of prayer", Fortn. Rev. n.s. 12 (1872): 125–35].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 8 Nov [1872] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/12) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8608 |
From Francis Galton 15 November 1872
Summary
Agrees the rabbit experiment has gone on long enough, but would like one more litter.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Nov 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A50–A51, A69–A70 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8626 |
To Francis Galton 30 December [1872]
Summary
F. M. Balfour wants to experiment on Pangenesis. Asks FG to recommend coloured rabbits that breed true.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 30 Dec [1872] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/13) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8697 |
To Francis Galton 4 January [1873]
Summary
Comments on FG’s article ["Hereditary improvement", Fraser’s Mag. 87 (1873): 116–30]. Finds it "the sole feasible, yet I fear utopian, plan of procedure in improving the human race".
Thanks for rabbits for Balfour.
Mentions reading W. R. Greg’s Enigmas [of life (1872)].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 4 Jan [1873] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/14) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8724 |
From Francis Galton [before 28 May 1873]
Summary
Collecting information about antecedents of eminent men of science. Sends questionnaire.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before 28 May 1873] |
| Classmark: | Pearson 1914–30, 2: 177–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8889 |
To Francis Galton 28 May 1873
Summary
Comments about questionnaire CD completed for FG [for Galton’s English men of science (1874)].
Describes his early interest in collecting and his education.
Asks about determining the mean heights of two groups of men.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 28 May 1873 |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/15); Pearson 1914–30, 2: 178 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8924 |
From Francis Galton 30 May 1873
Summary
Thanks CD for completed questionnaire;
answers his query about determining mean heights of men.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 May 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A74–A76 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8928 |
From Francis Galton 14 April 1875
Summary
Is sending some seeds of sweetpeas, which George [Darwin] said CD would plant for him.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 Apr 1875 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A78 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9928 |
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